Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale) — Dried Ginger Slices & Powder for Cooking, Tea & Foot Soak
Price range: $4.93 through $16.42
Description
Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the dried rhizome of a warming culinary and traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gān Jiāng (干姜). Long prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb, Gan Jiang has been used to dispel cold, warm the Middle Burner, and support digestive comfort. Its nature is pungent and hot, making it a robust yet comforting herb for warming the body and harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional warming food herb
- Dried ginger slices and powder
- Zingiber officinale rhizome
- Suitable for cooking, tea, and foot soak
- 500g value pack
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm fibrous texture, and intense spicy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a pungent, warming flavor with a lingering heat, while the powder blends smoothly into teas and broths, adding depth and warmth without bitterness.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Rhizome |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) |
| Botanical Name | Zingiber officinale |
| Form | Dried Slices and Powder |
| Primary Use | Cooking, Herbal Tea, and Foot Soak |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style cooking and broths
- Herbal tea blends
- Foot soak preparations
- Seasonal warming recipes
- Medicinal food soup packs
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gan Jiang is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support digestive warmth and dispel internal cold. It is a common ingredient in winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, longan, and cinnamon twig. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with brown sugar and red dates for a comforting, warming infusion. It is also traditionally used in foot soak preparations to warm the body and promote circulation.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gan Jiang?
A: Gan Jiang is the common Chinese name for dried ginger rhizome, the dried form of Zingiber officinale. It is a traditional food herb used in cooking, tea, and foot soaks.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gan Jiang?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gan Jiang is associated with warming the Middle Burner, dispelling cold, and supporting digestive comfort. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal warmth.
Q: How do I use dried ginger slices and powder?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. The powder can be added directly to cooking or tea. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500g dried ginger, Dried ginger slices 500g, Dried ginger slices 500g, Choose 500g dried ginger, Dried ginger powder 500g, Foot bath dried ginger 500g, Ginger gun pack 500g, Optional 500g of gun ginger, Black ginger 500g, Junjiang 500g |
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